The board’s decision was guided by the need to maintain the historical integrity of the property while accommodating necessary updates. The existing asbestos shingles, not the original roofing material, will be replaced with asphalt shingles, which are consistent with the architectural style of other folk Victorian homes in the area. The board discussed the potential impact of the texture change on the street view and noted that the existing roof is not original to the house. The board recommended that the applicant consider using brown shingles to better mimic the original appearance, although this suggestion is not a condition of approval.

The approval comes with conditions that the historic roof line must be maintained, no changes can be made to the chimneys, and the certificate will expire in three years if a building permit is not issued.